Council approves fiscal 2011 budget, agrees to participate in Urban Tree Canopy Assessment program with state; Front Royal, VA

Council approves fiscal 2011 budget - Local News:
In other Monday business, the council voted unanimously to approve:
• An agreement to participate in the Urban Tree Canopy Assessment Program through the Virginia Department of Forestry and the local Urban Forestry Advisory Commission. While there are no funding obligations, town documents indicate that to participate in the program, the town must agree to commit to a minimum of 5 percent growth of existing tree canopy over 20 years and also provide the state with a report that explains how the Urban Tree Canopy Study will be used.